Fishing Bluegills on the Area Lakes with Tungsten Jig

Fishing on the area lakes was hit and miss. The small, shallow lakes and wind protected bays have between 5-6 inches of ice. Many of the large, deep lakes do have open water areas. With the windy conditions, open water areas may get larger. Do not take an ATV, snowmobile or vehicle on any lake with the inconsistent ice. With the "predicted" rain headed our way, the ice may become soft in areas with springs, near currents or marshy areas. Be aware of old auger holes that may enlarge with the water flowing through. If walking out to unfamiliar areas, use a spud bar to check the ice as you walk out, wear a life jacket or floating suit and safety picks, bring a throw cushion with a rope attached, and a friend. Check with your local bait shop for ice conditions on your favorite lake before heading out.

Bluegills will be found near green weeds in 8-15 feet of water. Spikes, wax worms, and ice plastics have produced, with wigglers working best for finicky gills. Bait these on a No. 12 to No. -16-sized ice jig such as a Ratfinkee, Moon Glitter, Marmooska, Flirty Girty, tear drop or tungsten jig. Light No. 2 test line and a spring bobber are a must to detect bites.

Perch were found in the pockets of mid depth weed beds. A Ratfinkee ice jig or a small jigging spoon baited with spikes has produced. Anglers also had success using tip-ups rigged with a No. 4 test leader, No. 14 treble hook, and baited with a medium lake shiner, large rosy red, or small golden shiner minnow. You won't catch many with tip-ups, but the ones you do, will be big.

Crappies were found suspended during early morning and evening hours. Use your locator to find the schools and place your bait above them. A Ratfinkee or rocker ice jig baited with a small minnow, wax worm, or wiggler produced. Dead sticking with a tip down rigged with a No. 14 treble hook and a small minnow was also effective. Aggressive crappies were caught using small jigging spoons such as a Lil Cecil, Swedish Pimple, or Forage minnow.

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